The anticipation for the football season is building as the 2025 preseason gets underway. The opening game features the Detroit Lions facing off against the Los Angeles Chargers in the Hall of Fame Game, showcasing players who are likely to be off the roster by the time Week 1 rolls around. This marks a significant moment as the journey towards the regular season and fantasy football draft season begins in earnest, drawing managers' attention to player rankings and strategies.

Fantasy managers are preparing diligently for draft day, and a key element of this preparation involves analyzing player rankings. Understanding how experts view players’ values, along with comparing these insights to average draft positions (ADP), enables managers to identify valuable picks, avoid overdrafted players, and discover potential sleepers for the upcoming fantasy season. This article serves as a comprehensive resource, offering position-by-position rankings for both PPR (points per reception) and standard scoring systems, as well as listing the top-100 players in both formats.

The top 100 players' list provides a valuable perspective on how different fantasy positions compare. However, it is essential for managers to approach their draft strategies flexibly. Rigid drafting techniques can hinder a team's success; for instance, if a manager is committed to a 'Zero RB' strategy and half of their league mates are employing the same tactic, running backs may unexpectedly drop into more favorable drafting positions. Achieving a successful draft comes down to capitalizing on value, which requires adaptability during the draft process.